The Events

The Events

by David Greig

October 27 – November 18, 2017

Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm

– Imago Theatre –
17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

In the rehearsal room of a community choir, Claire and her colleague encounter a visitor who makes an impossible demand: “I have one bullet left. Which one of you is it for?” A flash. An instant. One moment is all it takes to irrevocably change a life, a family, and a community. Weaving together bold theatricality, unflinching storytelling, and live local community choirs, David Greig’s daring and powerful play explores our desire to fathom the unfathomable and asks how far forgiveness will stretch in the face of atrocity. Winner of a 2013 Scotsman Fringe First Award.

Performing Choirs:

Reviews

“Both Greig and Third Rail deserve credit for not flinching from what’s happening in that other world beyond the stage…Third Rail’s moving, beautifully staged final scene does suggest that the community that emerges from participating in choirs and other performing groups can be a countervailing force.” –Oregon ArtsWatch

Production Images

Photos by Owen Carey

Directed by

Written by

Composer

Cast

Claire

The Boy

Creative

Stage Manager

Music Director

Lighting Designer

Sound Consultant

Costume Designer

Scenic Designer

Props Master

Accompanist

Dramaturg

Dramaturg

Third Rail core company member Guest Artist* Member of Actors Equity Association

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The mission of Third Rail Repertory Theatre is to provide a dynamic artistic home for theatre audiences in Portland by fostering a professional local company, which, through collaboration and discipline, brings to life exceptional stories that provoke dialogue, encourage empathy, and inspire curiosity.